Site Director, After-School Programs

Harmonium Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 58,032 - 78,395; Full time

Job summary

Harmonium Inc. in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Site Director for Klassic Kids Extended Learning. You will oversee operations, ensure safety, manage staff, and coordinate both in-person and distance learning while meeting regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes supervision, program planning across academic, STEM, SEL, and enrichment activities, and collaboration with schools and families. Strong leadership and compliance focus is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must have 48 completed college units OR pass the District’s Classroom Assistant Proficiency Exam (a basic math and literacy exam)
• Must have either a minimum of 12 completed units in child development, elementary and/or middle school education, recreation, or related field OR a minimum of 12 months documented work experience in an ASES program
• Must have 1 year of supervisory experience of children & staff OR 1 year assistant supervisory experience within Harmonium OR demonstrated administrative and programmatic experience
• Must have 1 year working in an afterschool program or group child care setting with elementary and/or middle school-aged children

Responsibilities

• Follow all ASES/ELOP regulations and Harmonium/Klassic Kids policies and procedures.
• Maintain visual supervision at all times and ensure children are safe from harm, abuse, exploitation, and prejudice.
• Foster a safe, supportive, enriching environment for every child.
• Work at least 90% of scheduled program hours; schedule changes must be pre-approved and documented.
• Participate in all required Klassic Kids and Harmonium meetings and trainings.
• Maintain the safety, security, and overall well-being of all students enrolled.
• Meet monthly with the principal to share program updates and ensure expectations are met.
• Keep the designated school space clean, organized, and welcoming.
• Review and approve employee timecards accurately and on time.
• Perform daily AM and PM opening and closing responsibilities.
• Enroll families, maintain a waiting list, and ensure all paperwork is complete and accurate.
• Oversee fiscal sustainability of the program.
• Support staff in planning and implementing age-appropriate academic, STEM, recreation, SEL, arts & crafts, sports, and enrichment activities.
• Attend site, school, and community functions as needed.
• Oversee day-to-day in-person and distance learning activities while following contract requirements.
• Reinforce strengths, address challenges, and support staff performance.
• Coordinate in-person and distance learning activities appropriate for enrolled students.
• Create and monitor student behavior and transitional plans when needed.
• Ensure accurate attendance and snack documentation.
• Ensure all administrative paperwork is accurate and submitted on time.
• Work effectively across all program service areas for Agency wide effective communication and operations.
• Under HR’s direction will participate in preparing and reviewing in any legal related matters.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Program management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

18+ years old

48 college units OR proficiency exam

12 units in child development/related field OR 12 months ASES

1 year supervisory experience with children & staff

1 year afterschool program experience

Job description

Harmonium Inc. in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Site Director for Klassic Kids Extended Learning. You will oversee operations, ensure safety, manage staff, and coordinate both in-person and distance learning while meeting regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes supervision, program planning across academic, STEM, SEL, and enrichment activities, and collaboration with schools and families. Strong leadership and compliance focus is essential.